Constructed of wood about 1880 by Joseph E. Bishop, son-in-law of A. H. and Sarah Jane Dobkins, founders of Dublin. Veneered 1895 with native stone,and remodeled 1943, 1965. Colorful, important occupants have included banks, medical clinics, a drugstore, newspaper plant, saloons, and a dress shop. (1972)
Commercial Building, Early
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Commercial Building, Early is a historical marker in Dublin, Erath County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 71 historical markers documented in Erath County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 144 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.0849, -98.3416 near Dublin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hogan Blacksmith Shop (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Dublin National Bank, Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling Company, and Miller, William T., Grist Mill.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5143001341. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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